The Common Yellowthroat has some of the most striking markings. I photographed this male on Apr. 19, 2011, at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge using a Canon 7D, 1/400, f5.6, ISO640, Canon 400mm f5.6L lens, with fill flash. Continue Reading

One of two fledgling Great Horned Owls on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, taken Apr. 29, 2011. Taken with a Canon 7D, 1/250, f5.6, ISO800, Canon 400mm f5.6L lens, with flash fill. Continue Reading

There’s one stretch of road at the Ridgfield National Wildlife Refuge where this Yellow-headed Blackbird has decided to call home. The bird rarely leaves the cattails on the right side of the road making the bird a dream to photograph from one’s vehicle. In this s ... Continue Reading

This is one of many Cinnamon Teals that I spotted at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge on Apr. 19, 2011. The duck was so close I could not get it all in the frame so I cropped it down to a head shot. Taken with a Canon 7D, 1/640, f5.6, ISO400, Canon 400mm f5.6L lens. Continue Reading

I spotted this Mallard doing some rinsing off as it repeatedly dipped its head under water and allowed the water to run off its head in a smooth motion. This shot was taken just as the head was lifted up out of the water. Note the smooth sheeting coat the water has left on th ... Continue Reading